Covenant (3,5) - Elixir by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This is an extra novel for the month between the 3rd and 4th part of the Covenant series, written in Aiden's PoV. Elixir (not translated yet). I read it in English where it contained 75 pages. Originally published 2012.
Alex is not herself any more. She wants what Seth wants: In this case, making him the Godkiller. Aiden fights to get her back, because the gods would do anything to keep Seth from what he wants – even Apollo. And suddenly, Aiden sees himself forced to realise his and her every fear.
Despite the rather morbid topic, this is very romantic. And well done.
I'm kinda sorry for Aiden that he has to make these decisions. This is such a shit situation for him! I'm so so sorry for him! But it’s very well realised, how Alex' character changes so drastically. And how she says in the end that she believes in love. Really, these books (as well as several other books like that) made me a real romantic. Not the cheesy-sappy-purple-clouds-and-rainbows-romantic. I’d probably laugh at what most girls find “romantic”, I wouldn’t expect Valentine’s Day gifts or the stuff Asher does for Remy in Touched – but I’d probably get weak knees when someone shows me the level of trust Alex shows Aiden – or the devotion he has to her.
At least I like to say that about myself. Whether it's true or not is another topic.
But what really surprised me was how much Alex’s strength – or lack there-of – actually means to the people around her. She’s so inspiring and someone everyone looks to, unthinkingly. Not for advice (because Alex is really a knee-jerk-reflex-kinda-girl) but for major kick-assery. And now that they see her like this… shit, it’s so very well done!
But I’m kinda disappointed that we don’t read the scene where Aiden punches Apollo.
Really! That sounds soooo funny!
In the end, the book is nicely done. Despite this:
Spoiler:
Since Alex basically told her uncle she's sleeping with Aiden, why is he so damn surprised she could be pregnant in Sentinel? Not only surprised, but shocked, as if he couldn't believe Aiden and Alex would actually sleep with each other. He even says something like that out loud.
In brief:
So: Stars for style, ideas and characters.
Prequel:
Sequel: